In Thursday's non-league match, the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) volleyball squad prevailed the visiting Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Bears confront the Elmwood Park Crusaders (Elmwood Park, NJ) in a North Jersey - Colonial match, on Friday, September 20. Hawthorne will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology (Paterson, NJ).

The Defenders (2-5) will now prepare for their match against Eastern Christian (North Haledon, NJ). The Eagles enter the non-league match with a 4-5 record. In their last match, Eastern Christian notched a victory over Mary Help of Christians Academy (North Haledon, NJ), 2-0, in a league match.